Practice Test 2 - Reading Part 2: Reading to Apply a Diagram
Time remaining: 8 minutes
Read the following email message about the diagram on the left. Complete the email by filling in the blanks. Select the best choice for each blank from the drop-down menu ( ).
From: <amalane@redmail.com>
To: <llance@greenmail.com>
Subject: Gardening

Hey Lucy,

Any interest in planting a vegetable garden? It'd be a great way to get cheap, nutritious food. I know you're not a fan of dirt, but it could be fun! Check out the brochure!

Since we're first time gardeners, I'd suggest starting with something simple. Obviously, we'd want to avoid growing 1.
  • watermelon
  • peas
  • tomatoes
  • carrots
. Also, our yard is very sunny, so it could be difficult to grow
2.
  • spinach
  • peas
  • watermelon
  • carrots
. Of course, we'd definitely need to plant pumpkin, since, as you know, I love pumpkin pies. We could work something out even though they require
3.
  • plenty of space
  • warm and dry soil
  • lots of shade
  • specialized seed compost
For fresh pies, I accept the challenge!

Let's check out the gardening centre after dinner. It sounds like the 4.
  • most helpful
  • busiest
  • largest
  • most popular
place in town. Also, I'll stop by the library for a gardening guide since the brochure doesn't provide complete information for each plant. The brochure mentions harvest time for only
5.
  • carrots and spinach
  • watermelon and peas
  • spinach and tomatoes
  • pumpkin and carrots
. That's something we'd definitely need to know!

Best,

Alan
Using the drop-down menu ( ), choose the best option.
6. What does Alan want Lucy to do?
  • call the garden centre for information
  • research the harvest time of each plant
  • make a pumpkin pie for dinner
  • plant a vegetable garden with him

7. Why does Alan think a garden is a good idea?
  • He knows Lucy would enjoy it.
  • It is an affordable way to eat healthy food.
  • It will fill empty space in their yard.
  • He feels they don't eat enough healthy food.

8. Why did Alan attach the brochure to his email?
  • to show her the new gardening centre in town
  • to provide examples of things they can grow
  • to encourage Lucy to plant a garden again
  • to explain what he'll be doing this summer

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